Application of ILs in the Breaking of Emulsions Found in the Oil Industry

Abstract

Emulsions are commonly found in oil and cause major operational problems, so emulsion breakage is a major issue in this industry. Among the alternatives for breaking emulsions is the use of de-emulsifying products and among them, some ILs with amphiphilic properties have gained an important place by demonstrating a very good efficiency as emulsion breakers in combination with other methods such as heating.&nbsp;<br>